Self-care quite literally means caring for your whole self. That can include anything we do to look after our physical, spiritual and emotional health — holistically. Self-care helps you maintain healthy relationships. That, in turn, allows you a better relationship with yourself. Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce and/or eliminate [...]
So many of us are guilty of putting our health on the back burner to take care of others, or because our lives just get too busy... It’s time to put YOU first!!! Start by trying to be more grateful and happy When you are happy there are so many amazing benefits! An article from Purdue.edu [...]
In 1970, when I was in 6th grade, I was outside participating in gym class. Suddenly I felt kind of strange, like a little vibration in my brain, and I couldn’t quite figure out what was wrong. I told the teacher I wasn't feeling well and when she started talking to me it was like [...]
Eric Broser has been involved in the health and fitness industry as a trainer, strength/contest prep coach, model, author, magazine columnist, consultant to nutritional supplement companies and gym owner for over twenty-five years. Even though it may seem intimidating to start working out, trainers such as Eric all started where you are today. We recently [...]
Welcome to my first blog post with MSFC! With each of my posts, I will be sharing experiences and knowledge that I have gained throughout my life with Multiple Sclerosis. Each entry will alternate between exercise, nutrition, and mindset. Today, let’s dive into exercise. You all have probably been told many times that movement is [...]
In the United States, approximately one million people live with multiple sclerosis (MS). Normally, the first symptoms and diagnosis occur between the age of 15 and 50, but it can be diagnosed at any age. This is especially true for individuals living in North America, as research suggests that people living farther from the equator are more [...]
Continually striving to bring you the latest information and most promising therapies, David Lyons recently partnered with Pam Bartha, renowned MS coach and mentor. Pam was diagnosed at the age of 28, but decided to treat her disease differently. Now, 30 years later, she continues to live symptom free. Pam began researching alternative approaches to [...]
Jan 12. 2021 Las Vegas 12 Week Challenge 2015 It is with a very sad heart that I am posting this but I just heard that my good friend, Skip Haas, has passed away unexpectedly. For those who have been following my MS journey and MS Fitness Challenge, you know that Skip opened the doors of his [...]
The MS Fitness Challenge is excited to announce our 12 Week Fitness Challenge. Details are still a bit sketchy, but here is what we know so far: Stephen Glaus, our Assistant Director of Fitness, has partnered with Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA to host a 12 Week Challenge this fall. As you may already [...]
News of the first ever MS Fitness Challenge Training Camp is spreading. The training camp, which was held September 7th and 8th, 2019, brought together trainers and speakers with people wanting to improve their lives fighting MS with fitness and nutrition. Check out the news coverage from KIVI-TV ABC 6 in Boise, Idaho. You can [...]
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